reliquiae

re·liq·ui·ae

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-lik-wee-ee]
- /rɪˈlɪk wiˌi/
- /rɪ.ˈlɪ.kwɪiː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-lik-wee-ee]
- /rɪˈlɪk wiˌi/

Definitions of reliquiae word

noun reliquiae remains, as those of fossil organisms. 1
noun plural reliquiae fossil remains of animals or plants 0
noun plural reliquiae remains, as of fossil organisms 0

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Origin of reliquiae

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

From Latin, dating back to 1825-35; See origin at relic

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Parts of speech for Reliquiae

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Reliquiae

reliquiae popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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